The High Price of Family Caregiving
If you follow our social media accounts, you may have seen our post last week about a recent AARP article on the financial burdens that can accompany family caregiving. The article shared the story of [...]
CCRCs Can Be Good for Seniors’ Mental and Physical Health
Although different people thrive in different environments, it’s hard to deny the research showing the health benefits often experienced by seniors who opt to move to a continuing care retirement community (CCRC, also called a [...]
Thinking of Selling Your Home? This Could Be the Ideal Time
Spring is in the air, and most of us couldn’t be more ready for warmer weather, budding flowers, and chirping birds! This time of year is a delight for the senses, and it is traditionally [...]
Seniors Using Technology and Social Media More Amid Pandemic
With high levels of social isolation created by the pandemic, technology has become a lifeline for many seniors in the past year. Forgoing in-person visits with friends, trips to see family, and countless milestones for [...]
Six Things a Life Plan Community Should NOT Do
Life plan retirement communities, also referred to as continuing care retirement communities or CCRCs, are a great option for many older adults who are seeking a low-maintenance lifestyle, social engagement, and a focus on other [...]
Counterpoint: A Senior Living Community Could Cost More Than You Think
Last week, I wrote about the true cost of remaining in your current home as you grow older. As I reflected on the post, I began to wonder whether it inadvertently came across as a [...]
What’s the True Cost of Staying in the Home?
Again and again, research finds that most senior adults say they want to remain in their home, at least as long as possible. While there are many reasons for this, cost is a consideration. Many [...]